Environmental Officer (Specialised Production) : Air Quality Regulatory Services (12 Month Cont[...]

Job Title: Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Air Quality Regulatory Services (12 month contract)

Department: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa

Closing Date: 03/24

Reference Number: WCG-1

Job Purpose: The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the management, development and implementation of integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management.

Minimum Requirements:

1. An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management or Physical/Natural Sciences or Engineering (or an equivalent qualification).
2. A valid (Code B) driving license.

Recommendation: Experience in the following:

1. Environmental Management
2. Integrated Environmental Management, particularly Air Quality Management Systems
3. Regulatory Services (licensing, permitting, etc.)
4. Environmental Legislation
5. Compliance and Enforcement
6. Project Management/Planning

Key Performance Areas:

1. Provide specialist advice and technical expertise towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management systems and policies.
2. Provide leadership support, guidance and technical advice on the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. Atmospheric Emissions Licensing, Emissions Inventory, Dispersion Modelling; Air Quality Management Planning, information management and capacity building).
3. Contribute towards the development and implementation of air quality regulatory projects and capacity building.
4. Provide specialist advice and technical expertise and assistance with respect to Atmospheric Emissions Licensing processes and Integrated Environmental Management applications.
5. Provide specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA).
6. Provide support and input to all financial management, human resource management, administrative and strategic planning and related functions.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Knowledge of Environmental management (air quality management, integrated environmental management; pollution management; Air Quality Management Systems)
2. Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
3. Environmental legislation
4. Skills in General Office/Administration, Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial Management
5. Research and report writing skills
6. Proven computer literacy (MS Office package)
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
8. Communication skills (written and verbal)

Remuneration: R per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. Candidates may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. By applying for this position, you consent to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply. No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.